According to a report from Saint George on February 21st, a bill in Utah that would ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarette products is causing concern among opponents who fear it could "destroy" the state's e-cigarette industry. Supporters, however, believe that the ban will help curb nicotine addiction among young people in Utah.
Utah State Senator Jen Plumb is advocating for a ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarette products in SB 61. Plumb's proposed bill not only prohibits the sale of flavored e-cigarette products, but also includes a ban on the sale of e-cigarette products that have not received market authorization from the US FDA. Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a registry listing all e-cigarette products sold in the state.
This bill was passed in the Senate vote on February 13 by a vote of 20 to 3, and will now be submitted to the House for a final vote.
However, among the senators opposing the bill is Todd Weiler from the Republican Party, who dubbed SB 61 a "anti-business bill" and proposed an alternative bill centered around a suggestion from the Utah State E-Cigarette Industry Association, which does not involve flavored products.
The state has around 300 specialty tobacco shops, and Weiler warns that SB 61 "will likely bankrupt some or most of these shops. This is an anti-business bill.
E-cigarette store owner Brendon Gunn believes that if the Prop 9 bill is passed, it will destroy his business and many others in Utah.
Although the data from 2019 to 2023 showed a decrease in e-cigarette use among teenagers in Utah from 12.4% to 7.4%, many, including Governor Gann, still harbor doubts about this legislation.
Gon said, "I believe they (legislators) are using children to do dirty work for big tobacco companies."
If SB 61 becomes law, Juan Bravo, the president of the Utah e-cigarette industry association, said they are prepared to sue the Utah government over the matter.
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